SUBJECT:  Second Amendment to Agreement with Spectrum Gaming Group

 

RECOMMENDATION

 

Adopt a resolution authorizing the City Attorney to negotiate and execute a second amendment to the agreement for consultant services with Spectrum Gaming Group to extend the term of the agreement through September 30, 2002, and to increase the amount of total compensation by $116,692.50 to a total amount not to exceed $210,000.

 

Background

 

On February 1, 2001, the City Attorney’s Office entered into an agreement with Spectrum Gaming Group to assist with issues relating to the Bay 101 and Garden City cardrooms.  Since that time the term of the agreement has been continued, and the agreement has been amended to modify the scope of services and to increase the amount of total compensation.

 

ANALYSIS

 

We are requesting authorization for the City Attorney to negotiate and execute a second amendment to the agreement with Spectrum Gaming Group for consultant and expert witness services, to extend the term through September 30, 2002, and to increase the amount of total compensation by $116,692.50, to a total amount not to exceed $210,000.  This additional cost will be reimbursed to the City by the cardrooms.

 

PUBLIC OUTREACH

 

Not applicable.

 

RICHARD DOYLE

City Attorney

 

By:  DANIEL TONG

Legal Services Administrator